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The Feynman Reverse Sprinkler Problem Solved, Also Applicable to "Silly Sprinklers"

A research team at New York University has solved the reverse sprinkler problem made famous by Richard Feynman and shown that the theory also explains the operation of "silly sprinklers."

July 14, 2026

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